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Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By snohobo
I did try the 15 min idle reset. I could...

I did try the 15 min idle reset.

I could try putting the old remus back on. It's the same pipe - but the new one is less damaged and has a different mounting bracket.

I'll get cranking on all...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 842,203
Posted By snohobo
When I originally got this code back in Colombia...

When I originally got this code back in Colombia (10,000 miles ago) - I was running the stock filter. I brought it to the dealer - and they cleared the code and changed my spark plug. He also sold me...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 842,203
Posted By snohobo
OK - another member on supermoto junkies said it...

OK - another member on supermoto junkies said it might be the MAP (manifold air pressure) sensor located on the top of the throttle body. I cleaned it yesterday with throttle body cleaner and used...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By snohobo
Was connected fine, sensor appeared clean and in...

Was connected fine, sensor appeared clean and in working order. Cleaned and reconnected it - still getting an error.

Worth getting the tuneECU cable and resetting the code myself?
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By snohobo
I'll inspect it, and clean it tonight. I'll...

I'll inspect it, and clean it tonight. I'll report back - thanks for the tip.
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 842,203
Posted By snohobo
08 KTM 690 - FI light - bike runs rough - induction manifold pressure?

I haven't been riding lately but last week I was getting the bike back together, putting on some new parts, etc...

The only engine related part I put on was a new Remus pipe. Other stuff was new...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By snohobo
08 KTM 690 - FI light - bike runs rough - induction manifold pressure?

Howdy folks,

None of you might remember but I rode my 690 from Colombia to Argentina last year - and shipped it back in May.

Thread here....
...
Forum: Ride reports 09-29-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,866
Posted By snohobo
Wicked mate - glad you made it out there. ...

Wicked mate - glad you made it out there.

You are covering so many more miles than I did when I was down there. I remember having a smoke every 50kms.

Keep em coming!
Forum: Latin America 09-23-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By snohobo
Great frikkin horn though! I have one and...

Great frikkin horn though!

I have one and it's been acting up also. Sometimes the body loosens up a bit and needed to be zip tied back up. The relay still works because it clicks when you hit the...
Forum: Ride reports 09-10-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,866
Posted By snohobo
Oh yea! Bout time to give that bike of yours a...

Oh yea! Bout time to give that bike of yours a real squirt around SA.

Definitely subscribed - I hope someone hosts you as warmly as you hosted me when I came through.

Your packing list sounds...
Forum: Ride reports 07-12-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
I KNOW IM AN ASSHOLE! Interestingly enough,...

I KNOW IM AN ASSHOLE!

Interestingly enough, once I got off the bike, I stopped thinking about bike related things, including ADVrider.

Apologies for letting you guys hang in the wind. Another...
Forum: Ride reports 04-30-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Uh oh, snohobo crashmaster LA gtg!? Whooooo. ...

Uh oh, snohobo crashmaster LA gtg!? Whooooo.

Would love to tell you, I suspect around the 10th but it could be later.

I can leave it at a friends house for you. Can't think of anyone I'd...
Forum: Ride reports 04-30-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Change of plans folks. Heading to SF today, and...

Change of plans folks. Heading to SF today, and will wait the arrival of my bike in the comfort of my home. When I get word that the bike is ready I'll either drive down to get it in my pickup or...
Forum: Ride reports 04-26-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
I may take you up on that, Ill need a lift to LAX...

I may take you up on that, Ill need a lift to LAX to pick up the bike.

Dont suppose you want a crate too? Ill have to figure out what to do with it. I need to bring some gasoline, and a drill to...
Forum: Ride reports 04-26-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Hmmm, I got a few more of those, though most like...

Hmmm, I got a few more of those, though most like theyll get removed by the mods, if ya know what I mean! I´ve been a very busy little boy!

I havent been taking pictures (well a few choice ones)...
Forum: Latin America 04-12-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,742
Posted By snohobo
Got stopped twice outside of Trujillo and both...

Got stopped twice outside of Trujillo and both myself and the other couple I was riding with didn't have insurance. They hinted at confiscating the bikes but since it was 5pm on a Friday night and I...
Forum: Latin America 04-12-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 407
Views: 36,726
Posted By snohobo
I was with you on this bananaman. It might get...

I was with you on this bananaman. It might get off the ground but who knows how long it'll last.

Careful with those Greek captains though.
Forum: Ride reports 04-02-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
When you cant chaw coca leaves, mate and fags is...

When you cant chaw coca leaves, mate and fags is the way to go. At least im not stuck on the 11th floor in a shithole, watching youtube videos all day.

I accidentally booked a 330AM flight out...
Forum: Latin America 04-01-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,813
Posted By snohobo
Which is exactly what Gaston said I "had" to do....

Which is exactly what Gaston said I "had" to do. Courier my title and a POA to Santiago to have someone arrange the shipping from there.

Im shipping directly from Punta Arenas, bike in crate,...
Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Yea, I figured after the fact that you were...

Yea, I figured after the fact that you were simply contributing to the thread, I appreciate that.

In fact we made this crate from two smaller crates that were used to ship smaller Chinese bikes....
Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
OK folks, Heres a little update. Shipping...

OK folks, Heres a little update.

Shipping has been arranged, its costing me about $100 to sort the paperwork out here with an exporter, and a POA allowing my friend to send my bike after I leave...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Unfortunately it's a bit late to go find a crate,...

Unfortunately it's a bit late to go find a crate, as my bike is already crated Plus there are no dealers here in punta arenas. On top of that we're right under 300kg and a wooden crate would put me...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Thanks for following along. Honestly, Im much...

Thanks for following along. Honestly, Im much more expressive in real life, though its sometimes hard to bring the feelings back when Im writing the RR.

That last post is a real tear jerker,...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
AHHHHH. Im absolutely freaking out over here....

AHHHHH. Im absolutely freaking out over here. Allow me to explain. This post will contain a fair amount of bitching, some revelation of basic human emotion, and photos of my crate!

I arrived back...
Forum: Americas 03-30-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,510
Posted By snohobo
Well, the trip is mostly over, so feel free to...

Well, the trip is mostly over, so feel free to ask me what worked and what didnt and ill fill you in. I guess I could go over it myself, Im stuck in Punta Arenas for a few days. Lets see what I can...
Forum: Equipment 03-30-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By snohobo
Try those new skinny hipster jeans and tuck em in...

Try those new skinny hipster jeans and tuck em in your boots!
Forum: Latin America 03-29-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By snohobo
I've been hanging out in Punta Arenas for a few...

I've been hanging out in Punta Arenas for a few weeks and have personally witnessed the sale if at least five travel bikes. The season is coming to an end but I expect that PA is going to become very...
Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Wicked Finally someone who recognizes the genius of the...

Finally someone who recognizes the genius of the leg mounted fighter jet pilot map placement...

I used the map pocket from a wolf man luggage tank bag and had a man Peru sew two strips of Velcro....
Forum: Latin America 03-24-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 726
Posted By snohobo
Thats actually true, you have to go to the aduana...

Thats actually true, you have to go to the aduana to renew it after 30 days. I once was able to get 60 days crossing over Rio Sereno but thats it.

Its relatively painless, though now Im pretty...
Forum: Latin America 03-24-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By snohobo
I believe you are either misinformed, or what you...

I believe you are either misinformed, or what you are saying is true of areas in Chile that are not free zones.

I personally know of the sale of 5 motorycles, from years 1992 - 2011 that have...
Forum: Latin America 03-23-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,813
Posted By snohobo
I was there last week, half entertaining that...

I was there last week, half entertaining that idea.

What is the price of the container, and are you aware of all customs charges in LB?

My friend was charged $1000 to inspect his container...
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Yea, Im already thinking about taking another...

Yea, Im already thinking about taking another trip, I really do love bike travel, though theres a few things I might change next time!

Im also toying with the idea of a bicycle tour across the...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
OK, this part of my last entry is pretty...

OK, this part of my last entry is pretty important, so keep it in mind as you follow me to Ushuaia and back.

My plan was to leave for Ushuaia in the AM, take the 9AM ferry to Porvenir, and take...
Forum: Latin America 03-22-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By snohobo
Ouch! Take care and take her easy. The...

Ouch! Take care and take her easy.

The best bakery is at the end of town towards lago del desierto. Theres a brewery which youve probably already found. Theres a vino bar if Im not mistaken as...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
What about selling the bike in no mans land...

What about selling the bike in no mans land between chile and argentina, and the buyer can leave with a pre arranged POA, to retreive his new title when its been sent it to the sellers state in the...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Nice to know youre still around. Have you...

Nice to know youre still around.

Have you moved to Colombia yet?

Stick around for the next RR, it should be a fun one!
Forum: Latin America 03-22-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By snohobo
Selling a US bike to another traveler in Chile, with power of attorney

Hey all,

Just asking for a friend here.

He wants to sell his bike, weve found a potential foreign buyer. The bike is US plated.

Were curious if he can sell the bike in no mans land...
Forum: Latin America 03-22-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By snohobo
What happened? We want photos! I spent...

What happened? We want photos!

I spent three weeks in el chalten, hiking and rock climbing, though we had spectacular weather. I suspect when its windy and cold, its a different story.
Forum: Ride reports 03-21-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 67,645
Posted By snohobo
Its a bitch but its funny as hell! You cant make...

Its a bitch but its funny as hell! You cant make that shit up man. Solid gold!

Ill be flying into LAX, I thought you were in SD. Ill be kicking around LA for about a week, staying at a friends...
Forum: Latin America 03-17-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,359
Posted By snohobo
I like a few others here drank tap water...

I like a few others here drank tap water throughout South America, including Cartegena. The only time I didnt was when it came out yellow from the tap, I drew the line.

Interestingly enough, I...
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